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RVIPF Cohort 7 completes training

-Passing Out Parade held @HLSCC grounds
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seventh Recruitment Training Completion Exercise and Passing Out Parade for Cohort 7, held on the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Campus grounds on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Photo: RVIPF
The recruits of Cohort 7 of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force went through a rigorous and comprehensive training program for seven months after being sworn in on April 3, 2024. Photo: RVIPF
The recruits of Cohort 7 of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force went through a rigorous and comprehensive training program for seven months after being sworn in on April 3, 2024. Photo: RVIPF
PC Kedesh Tala received several awards, including Best Recruit, the Baton of Honor, the President’s Award, and Highest Academic Achievement. Photo: RVIPF
PC Kedesh Tala received several awards, including Best Recruit, the Baton of Honor, the President’s Award, and Highest Academic Achievement. Photo: RVIPF
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seventh Recruitment Training Completion Exercise and Passing Out Parade for Cohort 7, held on the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Campus grounds on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

The ceremony marked the culmination of seven months of intensive training for 18 recruits who were sworn in on April 3, 2024, the RVIPF said.

The recruits went through a rigorous and comprehensive training program that covered academic courses such as Psychology as well as Police duty subjects such as policing tactics, firearms training, swimming, and drills.

“This holistic approach has equipped them to handle the challenges of contemporary policing while serving their community with distinction,” the RVIPF said adding, “The addition of these recruits brings the RVIPF to its full complement, strengthening the organization’s ability to serve and protect the Virgin Islands.”

Awards

PC Kedesh Tala received several awards, including Best Recruit, the Baton of Honor, the President’s Award, and Highest Academic Achievement. PC Kenneth Simmons earned both the Best All-Around Recruit and Most Disciplined awards.

PC Joshua Ramprashad earned awards for being Best at Drills, Best at Physical Fitness, Best Shot, and for his Leadership. PC Lenisha James was recognized for excellence in academics and conduct, receiving awards for Best at Police Duty Subjects and Deportment.

Other awards presented during the ceremony included Most Improved Recruit and Best at Evidence, PC Omar Elliston; Perseverance Award, PC Tyrone Edwards; PWA Award, PC Shemika Leteen; Most Improved Swimmer, PC Andre Ollivierre; and Best Swimmer, PC Killven M. Samuel.

In attendance was Governor Daniel Pruce who congratulated the recruits on their achievement, emphasizing their vital role in upholding law and order in the Virgin Islands.

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool applauded the recruits for their perseverance and dedication throughout their training, reminding them of their immense responsibility in maintaining peace and encouraged them to embody professionalism and integrity in every aspect of their duties.

12 Responses to “RVIPF Cohort 7 completes training”

  • 2024 (23/11/2024, 09:32) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    more police yet more unsolved crimes in our villages
  • local boy (23/11/2024, 10:04) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Congratulations to those new officers and the police force. Congratulations Commissioner Vanterpool.
  • Real (23/11/2024, 12:32) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    All I am saying every year or other we see this completion. But hardly see them in the streets day to day unless it's a particular time of the year or a crime happen. Especially they need to increase foot patrols.
  • police officers (23/11/2024, 12:43) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    And lying Collins will still say he short staff
  • lodger (23/11/2024, 17:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The more police we get the more crime goes up
  • 2024 (23/11/2024, 19:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    u can always tell the comments by folks who came in by airlines or boats from big cities…..full of chat
  • Port need all 7. (24/11/2024, 09:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Time for for our Ports & Pier Park get good full time coverage, "GOOD", at least 2 at Pier Park when cruise ships in Port, One Station at the entry point and the other make their presence be obvious by foot patrolling...
  • ER (24/11/2024, 13:48) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    How many are local? How many will be on the street in uniform?

    Spent the whole day in town last week only saw two police and what seemed to be one suspicious guy following me around.
  • ER (24/11/2024, 13:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Most of that undercover stuff is nonsense. Put the people on the road in uniform if someone wants help the police are recognizable and there are no weird people following others around watching with cargo pants bulging out. Hello officer!


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